What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? #1 Al-Barr (The Source of All Goodness)#2 Having a friend in Ar-Rafeeq (The Gentle, Guiding Friend)#3 Being able to rely on Al-Waliyy (The Protector) throughout the day#4 Al-Jabbar (The Compeller) telling us that pain can be good for you#5 Seeing the moon or stars #1 Al-Barr … Continue reading When you love life as it comes
I can't believe this is the 100th post on Uminsummer! The privilege to be able to reflect on my experiences through writing is truly thanks to Allah swt. I had always intended for this site to be a useful resource for people from all walks of life since the first post in December 2015. Thankful … Continue reading When ibadah becomes a form of da’wah
2026 was truly a wonderful year of change, all thanks to Allah swt's guidance. Started a new job. Made my heart full as I turned back to Him. Removed my own barriers to rizq in an attempt to get more barakah to the best of my ability And...embracing the beauty of hjiab. It has been … Continue reading When you fear what you don’t know
Being an INFJ, you get stuck in your own thoughts a lot - and you don't actually mind that people will never understand what you feel and why you feel that way because you can see both sides of the coin. You take too long to process and reply as you consider their intentions and … Continue reading When you are stuck in your own head
Ar-Rafeeq (The Gentle One) has always stood out as my favourite name of Allah swt. And indeed, He has been so gentle to me in so many ways - guiding me through my thoughts, giving me the exact opportunities and classes I prayed for so I could understand Him better, and through the rizq received via family and … Continue reading When you are in the well
I think it is wonderful to see nature intertwined with modernity without being overpowered. Chiang Mai felt like that. Be it in the countryside or the city. I loved seeing remnants of the old city, where the intertwined nature and urban architecture reveal its history. May we always have good days in Mae Rim. And … Continue reading Chiang Mai in 12 Snaps
(Note: The post was first drafted in 2021 and have since been updated.) In the age of social media and the privilege of having anonymity, it seems that the callout culture has been increasingly vicious and detrimental. Calling out on someone is not new and something that we all do in real time. If someone … Continue reading What is the threshold for Callout Culture?
I don't know, and I don't think so, but I would like to find out one day. Since young, I've always wanted to open up my own business. A quirky shop which has a similar concept to Naiise and Muji, selling with items from M-io gift in the past (quirky pens and stationary), in a … Continue reading Is running a business really fun?
2023 has been about the year of making goals and meeting them. Not necessarily meeting them exceptionally but taking that first step on the journey or process. I had aspirations and a bucket list of interests, that were propelled further with the encouragement of friends and even a health and wellness coach. (Psst, if you … Continue reading Looking back: 2023
[post was written in June 2021] I have been enjoying my time learning Thai language over the past few months. I first started my basic level 1 class in Feb 2021. Thai was also a new language achievement for me because I usually stop learning a new language at Level 2, but I actually proceeded … Continue reading Level up with Language – Thai Edition